Governance Terms of Reference
DOCXDefine forum purpose, scope, authority, membership, roles, decision rights, cadence, quorum, escalation and records.
discipline bundle
Build consistent project governance with terms of reference, steering packs, approvals, reporting and benefits controls.
Included templates
| Template | Format | Use it to |
|---|---|---|
| Governance Terms of Reference | DOCX | Define forum purpose, scope, authority, membership, roles, decision rights, cadence, quorum, escalation and records. |
| Steering Committee Pack | PPTX, DOCX | Prepare agenda, executive status, decisions required, escalations, risks, issues, financials, benefits, minutes and actions. |
| Decision Log | XLSX, DOCX guide | Record decisions, options, rationale, decision authority, impacts, status and follow-up actions. |
| Change Request Form | DOCX | Assess scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, benefit and approval impacts before changing the baseline. |
| Benefits Realisation Plan | DOCX, XLSX support | Define benefits, owners, measures, baselines, targets, dependencies, reporting cadence, disbenefits and risks. |
| Project Charter | DOCX | Confirm project authority, scope, objectives, governance, stakeholders, risks and approval in one editable project charter. |
Define forum purpose, scope, authority, membership, roles, decision rights, cadence, quorum, escalation and records.
Prepare agenda, executive status, decisions required, escalations, risks, issues, financials, benefits, minutes and actions.
Record decisions, options, rationale, decision authority, impacts, status and follow-up actions.
Assess scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, benefit and approval impacts before changing the baseline.
Define benefits, owners, measures, baselines, targets, dependencies, reporting cadence, disbenefits and risks.
Confirm project authority, scope, objectives, governance, stakeholders, risks and approval in one editable project charter.
Value and fit
Use PMOEasy materials when the cost of unclear approval, duplicated reporting or missed escalation is higher than adapting a practical template.
Weak decision records and steering evidence make it harder to show why a project changed direction or escalated.
Use the full governance set for higher-risk work, or start with decision, change and steering artefacts for smaller projects.
Connects governance forums, decision records, change control, benefits and sponsor oversight in one pack.
How it works
Use the Governance Terms of Reference to define forum purpose, scope, authority, membership, roles, decision rights, cadence, quorum, escalation and records.
Use the Steering Committee Pack to prepare agenda, executive status, decisions required, escalations, risks, issues, financials, benefits, minutes and actions.
Use the Decision Log to record decisions, options, rationale, decision authority, impacts, status and follow-up actions.
Use the Change Request Form to assess scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, benefit and approval impacts before changing the baseline.
Best for
PMO Lead
Sponsor
Project Manager
Before you buy
The templates follow familiar project, programme, PMO governance and change-management best practice. This provides teams a recognisable structure informed by standards such as PMI, PMBOK, ISO, Axelos, Prosci or typical government standards.
Review the bundle contents and choose the pack that best matches your current project stage, governance need or delivery workflow.
Purchases are governed by the PMOEasy template licence and personalised for company or personal-use.
Contact PMOEasy for bundle fit, download access and sensible use of the templates in project or client delivery work.
Pitch The Boss
Generate a manager-ready email and value points for Governance Bundle. Adapt the copy to your internal process before sending.
A$229 incl. GST. Use this request to explain the editable files, clearer review evidence and proportionate governance value expected from the purchase.
Hi [Manager name], I'd like approval to purchase Governance Bundle from PMOEasy for our project delivery work. Why this is useful: - It standardises governance forums, decision records, escalations, changes and sponsor oversight. - It includes 6 templates. - The templates are in our usual formats like: DOCX, PPTX and XLSX. - It should reduce blank-page effort and support more consistent governance, approval evidence and delivery communication. - It is aimed at roles such as PMO Lead, Sponsor and Project Manager. How I would use it: - I would adapt the editable files to our internal standards. - I would use the structure to prepare the relevant project artefact or bundle pack. - I would keep the completed material in our normal project records and approval process. Cost: $229 AUD incl. GST. Please let me know if you're comfortable for me to proceed. Thanks, [Your name]
Using this before the next planning or governance cycle should help us prepare the artefact faster and make the approval path clearer.
A$229 incl. GST. The benefit is practical time saving, cleaner review evidence and a more consistent delivery artefact, without relying on a custom build or unsupported ROI assumptions.